Symptoms of Qi and Blood Deficiency in Women

Women's Qi and blood functions are slightly lower and not as strong as men's, so now many women often experience cold hands and feet and deficiency of Qi and blood, which can lead to irregular menstruation and may even be accompanied by chest tightness, prolapse of the anus, spermatorrhea and obstructed excretion. Therefore, women must adjust this problem, first find the cause of the Qi deficiency and give symptomatic treatment, which is not only beneficial to the recovery of the disease, but also can prevent some complications.

Basic Concepts

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the root of Qi lies in the kidneys and is controlled by the lungs and spleen. On the surface, it protects the skin, fills the pores, and enables people to resist evil; on the inside, it guides the blood, raises and lowers yin and yang, and circulates throughout the body. All seven emotions and stimulation such as cold and heat can affect the Qi and cause pathological changes. Therefore, regardless of external or internal injuries, there are pathological phenomena of Qi, so there is a saying that "all diseases are caused by Qi." The main thing is: when Qi is full, one is strong; when Qi is insufficient, one is weak; when Qi is smooth, one is healthy; when Qi is reversed, one becomes sick. To this end, there are many principles of treatment, such as tonifying Qi, raising Qi, promoting Qi, and lowering Qi. Disharmony of Qi can affect the blood, especially disorder of Qi can cause diseases such as water dampness, phlegm and turbidity. Therefore, in the treatment of blood diseases and water dampness diseases, Qi drugs are often used in combination.

Blood circulates throughout the body, nourishing the entire body. If there is deficiency, stagnation, or delirium, these are symptoms. The causes of blood diseases may be cold or hot stimulation, excessive thinking and fatigue, long-term illness, falls, knife wounds, and excessive bleeding. Clinically, there are methods of nourishing blood, harmonizing blood, activating blood circulation, clearing blood, stopping bleeding, and removing blood stasis.

Examples of symptoms

Qi disease

1. Qi deficiency

[Symptoms] Low voice, short and weak breathing, fatigue, laziness, spontaneous sweating, chest tightness, rectal prolapse, constant diarrhea, prone to colds and blood loss.

[Treatment] If the body is deficient, replenish it. Replenish Wei Qi and eliminate external evil. Replenish vital energy and help maintain good circulation. Lift and raise the sunken Qi in the middle.

2. Qi stagnation

[Symptoms] Depression, loss of appetite, throat congestion, difficulty breathing, chest fullness, pain and swelling in the flanks and abdomen, belching or flatulence, deep and stringy pulse, or thin and tight pulse.

[Treatment] If the Qi is not flowing smoothly, the treatment should be to clear it. It is beneficial for relieving qi stagnation in the throat (plum pit qi), qi stagnation in the chest and diaphragm, and bloating in the abdomen.

3. Qi reversal

[Symptoms] Coughing and wheezing, exhaling more than inhaling, choking, inability to eat, or a feeling of gas rushing up from the abdomen.

Blood disorders

1. Blood deficiency

[Symptoms] Palpitations, insomnia, dizziness, vertigo, hair loss, pale complexion, dull nails, dry and cracked skin, weight loss, difficulty in defecation, scanty menstruation or amenorrhea in women, pale tongue, and a thin or wiry pulse.

2. Blood Heat

[Symptoms] Red eyes, nosebleeds, hot flashes, insomnia, rashes, spots, early menstruation and heavy metrorrhagia in women, thin, smooth and rapid pulse, red tongue or thorns on the tip of the tongue.

3. Blood stasis

[Symptoms] Body pain and cramps, stabbing pain in the chest, flanks, waist and abdomen, internal blood clots and visible accumulations, and scanty and dark purple menstruation in women.

4. Blood loss

[Symptoms] Vomiting blood, hematemesis, bleeding from the teeth, blood in the stool, hematuria, and excessive menstruation or continuous spotting in women.

5. Deficiency of Qi and Blood

[Symptoms] Pale complexion, dizziness, palpitations, shortness of breath, and cold body.